Lymphangioma of the fetus: prenatal diagnosis and the possibility of intrauterine correction

Abstract

A case of prenatal diagnosis of fetal cervical lymphangioma is presented. During dynamic observation, the tumor was growing. At 36 weeks the tumor has reached a large size. In order to reduce the risk of shoulder dystocia during childbirth, lymphangioma was punctured under ultrasound guidance. An example of successful intrauterine decompression of large cervical lymphangioma, shows the possibility to use it in practice. This can relieve anxiety about shoulder dystocia and avoid the need for a cesarean section, and further helps reduce the possibility of early neonatal complications. A literature review is presented.